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Published on: November 9, 2016

[Medication safety in nursing homes].

Ulrich Jaehde1, Petra A Thürmann

  • 1Pharmazeutisches Institut, Klinische Pharmazie, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelm-Universität Bonn, Bonn. u.jaehde@uni-bonn.de

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Nursing home residents face frequent adverse drug events (ADEs), often linked to multiple medications and poor communication. Interventions aim to improve medication safety through multidisciplinary collaboration.

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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings

Published on: November 9, 2016

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Pharmacology
  • Healthcare Management

Context:

  • Nursing home residents exhibit high rates of multimorbidity and polymedication.
  • Psychiatric drug prescriptions are notably prevalent in this population.
  • Functional impairment and communication deficits increase vulnerability to adverse drug events (ADEs).

Purpose:

  • To investigate the incidence and consequences of ADEs in nursing home residents.
  • To identify contributing factors to ADEs, including medication errors and communication breakdowns.
  • To advocate for structured, multidisciplinary interventions to enhance medication safety.

Summary:

  • A study in nursing homes found approximately 8 ADEs per 100 resident-months.
  • One-third of ADEs resulted in significant clinical outcomes, such as hospital admissions.
  • Medication process errors and interprofessional communication issues were identified as key contributors.

Impact:

  • Highlights the significant risk of ADEs in nursing home settings.
  • Underscores the need for improved medication management and communication protocols.
  • Supports the implementation of interventions to foster a multidisciplinary approach to patient safety.